The Japan Credit Rating Agency (JCR … outlook as the economy is seen to stay “highly resilient” against external shocks. The Department of Finance (DOF) said in a press release that the ‘A-’ credit …
Vietnam’s VP bank is set to sell 15% stake to Japan’s SMFG unit
Vietnam Prosperity Bank is in the final stages of a deal to sell a 15 per cent stake to Japan’s Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group for about $1.4 billion, sources said. The lender known as VPBank will …
Cambodia, Japan deepen security co-op
Cambodia and Japan reiterated joint commitment to enhancing their collaboration in the spheres of international peace and security.
WBC roundup: Japan rolls into quarters; Taiwan, Puerto Rico win
Roki Sasaki struck out eight and Japan overpowered the Czech Republic for a 10-2 victory on Saturday in the World Baseball Classic in Tokyo.
Japan to grant $170 million to Ukraine to rebuild critical infrastructure
The government of Japan will grant Ukraine $170 million in financial assistance to restore critical infrastructure and encourage economic development, the Ukrainian Ministry for Communities, …
Japan’s space ambitions fizzle after rocket failure
When Japan’s space agency issued a self-destruct command to its new flagship rocket this week, it was more than just the 63-metre H3 that went up in smoke. Within 15 minutes of the rocket’s launch …
Lars Nootbaar brings ‘grind-it-out spirit’ to Japan and WBC
Few could even pronounce his name or spell it in English or Japanese. He’s becoming a household word in Japan, and fans are singing the praises of the St. Louis Cardinals outfielder at the Tokyo Dome, …
Vietnam’s VPBank nears $1.4 bln stake sale to Japan’s Sumitomo Mitsui – Bloomberg News
Vietnam Prosperity Joint Stock Commercial Bank is nearing a deal to sell a 15% stake to Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group Inc for $1.4 billion, Bloomberg News reported on Saturday citing people familiar …
IMF Sri Lanka Bailout to Help Revive $1.6 Billion Japan Projects
The International Monetary Fund’s anticipated endorsement of Sri Lanka’s reforms and debt restructuring is expected to unlock funding of about 220 billion yen ($1.6 billion) for projects suspended by …
Vietnam’s VPBank is near US$1.4 billion stake sale to Japan’s SMFG unit
Vietnam Prosperity JSC Bank is in the final stages of a deal to sell a 15% stake to Japan’s Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group Inc. for about US$1.4 billion, according to people familiar with the …